- Frame
- 7000 aluminum, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1997 Marin Point Reyes is Hybrid; 1999 Marin Point Reyes is City & Commuter.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Marin Point Reyes.
- Data limitation
Only 1997 Marin Point Reyes has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
1997 Marin Point Reyes had an original MSRP $102 lower than 1999 Marin Point Reyes.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 Marin Point Reyes
1999 Marin Point Reyes
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Point Reyes
Point Reyes
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$899.00
$1,001.00
Colors
Ball burnished
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Sizes
13", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Marin
Kinesis
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shimano Deore LX/XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum
Victor VP-106 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Marin
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
Handlebar
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Marin alloy
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin alloy
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
Marin Comfort
Seatpost
Marin Lite Pro, 27.0 mm diameter
Marin Ovation
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic T 221, 36-hole
Mavic T 221
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 38c multi-terrain
700 x 30c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
438.1 mm
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Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.